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BJ09 ZFU

2009 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,202 mi
Last recorded151,202 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 151,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,026 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge's

Fail 8 Sep 2016 107,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge's

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,036 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,991 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,933 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,938 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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BJ09 ZFU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 94,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 ZFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ09 ZFU registered?

BJ09 ZFU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 ZFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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